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History

Henry Bolt, Colonel of the 66th Cavalry stationed in Fort Carson, in 1842 led them towards Las Barrancas. The entire force fell into a hole on their journey. A tribute, the Barrancas Mass Grave, stands in memory of Colonel Henry Bolt and his forces. [1]

Character

Despite being the largest existing town in Bone County, the majority of Fort Carson, like many other rural towns within the county occupies low-rise businesses and residential homes. The desert and subtle country folk flavour of the vicinity contrasts to the glamour and glitz of Las Venturas, only a few miles away. No gangs occupy the area as of 1992, while the crime rate is very low, giving the town a much more positive reputation, unlike those of Glen Park and Verona Beach, where crime persists daily. The architecture of the vicinity is not so spectacular, consisting of small trailer parks and mass block structures. Unlike similar areas such as Montgomery or Blueberry, Fort Carson concentrates more on residential homes rather than large industrial complexes and businesses.

Trivia

On the very edge of north-western Fort Carson is a small tunnel. The tunnel is located slightly north of the Fort Carson Safehouse as you go down the steep incline towards the water, and it ends near the highway that leads to the Sherman Dam and Regular Tom. It is one of the many locations in-game to collect a Police Bribe.

Fort Carson is probably named after Carson City, the capital of Nevada. There is an actual "Fort Carson" in Colorado Springs, Colorado, although it is a military base.